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Why we talk Test Security!
By…Rick Flanagan
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State and county policies require…
• Security of Materials at all times• Proper administration of tests• Training of personnel in test
administration
(2004). U.S. Capitol. [Image]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Code of Ethics
• It is a breach of professional ethics for school personnel to:– Provide verbal and/or non-verbal clues or answers– Teach items on the test– Coach, hint, or in any way influence a student’s
performance
BEWARE!
• There are consequences!– Invalidation of test scores – Personnel sanctions SUCH AS LOSS OF PAY– Revoking of Admin/Teaching Credentials
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Security on your site . . .
• Keep all Test Materials under lock and key• Place materials in a secured location• When training test examiners, keep all materials
in the review room• Account for all materials at all times• Obtain signatures on certification of training
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Certification of Training Form
Must be signed by:
• School Test Coordinators
• Teachers serving as Test Examiners
• Proctors
• Anyone else with access to test
(2005). British certificate identifying explorers, 1877.. [Image]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Accountability
The Paper Trail• A testing folder must be maintained with all
signed forms (and more) for each test administration, for instance…• Training agenda
• Testing plan
• Sign-in sheet